Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2448 reviews of Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the bass quality and price are generally positive. The comfort and usability also get good comments, but there are some negative opinions about the soundstage. Views are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 242 user reviews of Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the portability and price. The usability and comfort also get good feedback. The soundstage and reliability get critical comments.

sound, comfort, usability, price, portability

reliability, soundstage

90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Amazon.com review summary for Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 570 user reviews of Sennheiser RS 170 (HDR 170) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the bass quality and portability. The comfort and usability are also appreciated, whereas comments about the design and reliability are mixed.

Sennheiser RS 170

The $279.95 Sennheiser RS 170 is a set of wireless headphones with a base unit that doubles as a transmitter and a battery charger. One of the nicest things a reviewer can say about wireless headphones is that they don't sound like wireless headphones,...

The Sennheiser RS 170 is a full-size set of headphones with Kleer wireless technology that delivers CD-quality sound.

The awkward placement of the controls on the right earcup may require a longer learning curve for some users, and the transmitter/charger base lacks digital inputs.

The RS 170 continues Sennheiser's unchanging dedication to sonic clarity and they're well worth the price for anyone looking to grab wireless sound from a TV, AV receiver, cable box, or game console.

Sennheiser RS 170 Wireless Headphones

High quality sound. Transmitter doubles as a battery charger for headphone batteries. The range of the wireless signal is pretty good. You can pair multiple headphones with single transmitter

Volume controls on the headphones takes a little getting used to

This headphone set provides the best quality you could expect from a wireless headphone set today. The transmitter is also highly useful as it provides the functionality of a charger as well. In addition, the transmitter can support up to four...

Sennheiser’s RS 170 headphones offer a potent combination of practicality and audio quality while avoiding the traditional pitfalls of their peers. Whether you’re after some late-night home cinema or some music while you're doing the chores, these are...

A Wireless Headset : Sennheiser RS 170 WIreless Headset

b>Wireless technology has allowed users the freedom to work untethered with their keyboard and mouse. The same technology can also give greater freedom when listening to music.

With the volume set at a level for comfortable listening, it was possible to pick up some outside noise so you were not totally isolated from the world. This could prove useful if the phone or door bell demands your attention while listening to music

Headsets are very popular ways to listen, here a choice of two. The first both conventional and unconventional as it lets you roam as its Wireless. The second intended more for gaming means you are tethered buts its USB.

Until you try a wireless headphone set you do not know the extra freedom it gives you, you could make a cup of tea, fetch a book from another room or visit the loo while still listening to your favourite music from the living room. It is 20x23x9cm...